We hold the top educational accreditation available to colleges and universities.
ACCREDITATIONS
Mountain State University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools*. This regional accrediting body is recognized by both the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the United States Department of Education (USDE). Mountain State University also holds the following approvals and memberships related to this field of study:
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
- West Virginia Criminal Justice Educators Association
- West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc.
Importance of Regional Accreditation
Regional accreditation is the primary type of institutional accreditation in the United States. Some institutions with online programs hold national accreditation rather than regional accreditation because they are unwilling or unable to meet the rigorous standards of regional accreditation. Also, many educational institutions holding regional accreditation do not recognize credits or degrees earned at institutions that are nationally accredited. This is an important distinction if you plan on transferring from one college or university to another during your degree program, or if you plan to pursue additional degrees at different colleges or universities.
* Mountain State University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL, 60602-2504, Phone: 312-236-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
